2025 Cadillac Xt4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (4) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Structure:interior Panels:dashboard 2024-10-24 · campaign 24V795000 · 25 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
Risk: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is A242476151.
Service bulletins (250)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · PIC6629F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or ipc display
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 250 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-18 · Tires · 9,114 mi“the contact owns a 2025 cadillac xt4 equipped with continental tires, tire line: pro contact tx, tire size: 235/60/r18, dot number: (n/a). the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side rear tires experienced a blowout. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the tire was replaced, but six months later …”
2026-07-23 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle safety complaint i am submitting this complaint regarding my 2025 cadillac xt4 because of a serious transmission failure that created a significant safety hazard. while driving on the interstate at approximately 60 mph, the transmission suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle lost its ability to operate normally. the transmission appeared to…”
2026-05-13 · Electrical System“the onstar service will not operate. the onstar system drains the batter so the car will not start. cadillac cant get the operative part for the onstar, the telematic module. so the car is sitting at the cadillac dealer and cant be repaired.. …”
2026-04-04 · Service Brakes“on july 28, 2025, while driving the vehicle on public street, a warning flashed that the brakes have failed. in fact the brakes were totally inoperative. driver was able to clear traffic and exit the roadway without incident. the cadillac dealership found no issue with the brakes, but did "update the brake control module." in march, 2026 a …”
2026-02-02 · Electrical System · 17,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 cadillac xt4. the contact stated that the vehicle independently started after it was parked and turned off. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the compute…”
2026-01-30 · Power Train“multiple issues: leaking transmission fluid, multiple issues with on star system, side detection system, lane keep assist. on star issue involves being unable to contact an advisor in the case of an emergency. apps in car work intermittently, including google maps which is imbedded in the vehicle system. dealership has stated that onstar and map is…”
2026-01-24 · Electrical System“the vehicle’s onstar system, emergency calling features, and built-in navigation/maps do not function properly. the maps do not work, emergency calling is unreliable, and onstar is unable to accurately locate my vehicle. this is a serious safety concern because these systems are intended to provide immediate emergency assistance and precise locati…”
2026-01-06 · Electrical System“telematics controller has gone out. took 2 weeks to get vehicle into dealership. after diagnosis we are told there is no availability on the part and no backorder or visibility as to when it will be available. functionality of vehicle, value and user safety has been effected as safety and convenience features originally on the vehicle no longer fun…”
2025-09-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 280 mi“the contact owns a 2025 cadillac xt4. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, with the check engine and an unknown brake warning light illuminated. due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective brake module. the vehi…”
2025-09-11 · Visibility/Wiper“since we purchased the vehicle, the heads-up display is too low, even in its highest adjusted setting. my wife is [xxx] and can only see part of the heads-up display. i am [xxx] ' tall and have to adjust the seat so far up that my head almost touches the roof to see the heads-up display on the highest setting. dealership reports that no one els…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.